"...You will doubtless be surprised to know that I am in Fayet but so it is and rather contrary to my wishes. After I received my exchange papers I went to Capt. McKeller and requested to go through the present campaign with my old regiment, but no, I must leave knowing they were soon to be engaged with the enemy. McKeller told me he was sorry to see me leave as did Maj. McNeill & Lieut. Nott so I came on to Richmond heard the Yankees were threatening the city and immediately volunteered my poor services and joined an infantry company, or rather a detachment of the 2nd NC Infantry.

We were in line of battle about two days and nights but were not actually engaged. I never felt more like fighting in my life. The enemy attacked the right of our line but I was on the left of center. I was in Richmond when THs (General Theophilus Holmes' son) passed through but did not see him tho. I looked all over town for him. A. M. Young who was at Chapel H with you and is sneaked out of the army, being agent of the NC Depot in Richmond, he told me to give his respects to you. I remained in Richmond about two weeks or rather on the fortifications.

I will leave here on Monday for my battery on Monday. It is at Washington, NC...

P.S. If I was you I would not stay in Raleigh during this campaign if I could go to Vorg. If you do not want to be a Lieut. as long as the war lasts go into active service...

I just heard Ma read your letter saying you had beeen elected Major. I am glad".

Very Fine. The letter is accompanied by the original made of wallpaper cover, postmarked Fayettville, NC. Stamp cut off.